Van Life

Alton Richardson, right, just met Joshua Richardson, a fellow climber also living in his van. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

John Salhany works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space as his friend Jenny Verrochi, at left, watches on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017

Alton Richardson, left, just met Joshua Richardson, a fellow climber also living in his van. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Patty Malesh, left, gives a tour of her friends converted live-in school bus to Stephanie McDonald during a Van Life rally outside Upslope Brewing Company in Boulder on Thursday night.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer August 18 2017

John Salhany is reflected in his rear view mirror as he works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017

John Salhany applies insulation to the ceiling as he works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017

Steve Mullins, right, the owner of a 2006 Sprinter Van, chats about power sources with Davidson Lewis at Lewis' 2008 Sprinter Van during a Van Life rally outside Upslope Brewing Company in Boulder on Thursday night. Lewis lives in his van part-time partly to promote his business Green Guru. Mullins in planning a year long trip in his van.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer August 18 2017

Alton Richardson climbs at a spot in Boulder Canyon on Thursday. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Joshua Richardson sits in his van living space before going on a climb. Alton Richardson, left, is preparing to climb. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Steve Mullins, points out the features of his 2006 Sprinter Van, Mitch Posuniak and Alyssa Peters during a Van Life rally outside Upslope Brewing Company in Boulder on Thursday night. The two from Michigan are exploring living in a tiny house or van. Mullins in planning a year long trip in his van.

John Salhany works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017

John Salhany cuts a piece of wood as he works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017

Alton Richardson prepares to go climbing in Boulder Canyon on Thursday. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Joshua Richardson cleans up his van living space before going on a climb. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Steve Mullins, left, the owner of a 2006 Sprinter Van, chats about power sources with Davidson Lewis outside Lewis' 2008 Sprinter Van during a Van Life rally outside Upslope Brewing Company in Boulder on Thursday night. Lewis lives in his van part-time partly to promote his business Green Guru. Mullins in planning a year long trip in his van.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer August 18 2017

Alton Richardson contributes photos to climbing magazines and books. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

John Salhany installs a piece of wood on the cieling as he works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017

Patty Malesh, left, gives a tour of her friends converted live-in school bus to Stephanie McDonald during a Van Life rally outside Upslope Brewing Company in Boulder on Thursday night. McDonald has converted a Nissan XTerra as a live in vehicle.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer August 18 2017

Joshua Richardson talks to Alton Richardson (inside his van) at a parking area in Boulder Canyon. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Alton Richardson walks up to the area in Boulder Canyon that he will climb on Thursday.
Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Alton Richardson makes coffee before climbing in Boulder Canyon on Thursday.
Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

John Salhany burns a piece of wood with a torch for a desired look as he works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017

Alton Richardson climbs at a spot in Boulder Canyon on Thursday. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Alton Richardson, right, just met Joshua Richardson, a fellow climber also living in his van. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

Alton Richardson climbs at a spot in Boulder Canyon on Thursday. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

John Salhany countersinks a screw as he works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017

Alton Richardson finishes his climb in Boulder Canyon on Thursday. Alton Richardson, who lives in his van, spends some of his mornings climbing before going to work as a photographer.
For a video and photos, go to dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer July 27, 2017

John Salhany sands a piece of wood as he works to turn his Sprinter van into a living space on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of Salhany working on converting his van into a mobile living space go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Aug 14, 2017